The Shadow Orb (Spell) is a summon-type spell, which has a 20% (1/5) chance to be dropped from breaking Shadow Orbs found in the Corruption . When summoned, the Orb will follow the player around and project light in a manner similar to the Fairy Bell or Wisp in a Bottle. It can also travel through blocks.

However, the summoned orb has low acceleration and a slow top speed, so it often falls behind, especially when the player falls a long distance or otherwise travels at a fast speed (such as when using the Hermes/Spectre Boots). If it falls too far behind, it will warp to the player's location.

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Pressing B, the buff hotkey by default, will also activate the Shadow Orb. Be warned that pressing B will also use any buff potions that the player happens to be carrying.

The Orb's movement is not hindered by blocks.

Pressing "W" or "S" will make the orb move upwards/downwards.

The only ways to dispel the Orb are either right-clicking the buff icon below the player's hotkeys, or activating the Fairy Bell (which will replace the Orb).

Bugs

On mobile, it is possible to cast the Shadow Orb indefinite times, resulting in the sprite itself becoming brighter and brighter, while the light produced does not change. This can be fixed by exiting to the title screen and re-entering the world.